Football Legends
The names of some football legends will be familiar to fans and others may not. In this article we will take a look at Thierry Henry, Zidane, Paulo Maldini, and Roberto Baggio. The list goes on, but we’ll try to focus on the top players, not just their individual stats. The legends are the players who have shaped the game and made it what it is today. These players have influenced millions of fans and amateur players and helped change the game forever.
Thierry Henry
Thierry Henry is a professional French football coach and former player. He is currently an assistant coach for the Belgian national team. He is also a member of the French Football Federation’s Hall of Fame. Thierry is an honorary member of the French Football Association. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. Read on to find out why he is one of the football legends.
Zidane
Zinedine Zidane, popularly known as Zizou, is a French professional football manager. He played as a midfielder and most recently coached Real Madrid. The manager has been considered one of the most successful in the world. If you would like to learn more about Zidane, read on to discover more about his career. You may be surprised to learn that he was born on the same day as football legends like Pele, Messi, and Zizou!
Paulo Maldini
Former Italian professional footballer, Paolo Cesare Maldini, is a defender of legendary stature. He played centre back and left back for AC Milan, and is considered to be one of the greatest defenders in history. He was also a member of the Italy national team. Many football fans believe that Maldini is the best defender of all time, and he deserves his place among the greats.
Roberto Baggio
One of the greatest footballers in history, Italian Roberto Baggio is considered one of the most inspirational figures in the sport. During his 18-year career, he battled many knee injuries and the culture of the Italian game. The result was a career that is legendary. Whether you are a fan of Italian football or not, you can appreciate his life-changing career. Read on to discover the many reasons why Roberto Baggio is one of football legends.
Eric Cantona
Eric Cantona is an actor, director and producer, and a former professional football player. He is currently based in Paris, France, and was born in 1960. He first became known as a professional footballer before making the transition to an acting career. Today, he has a successful acting career, and is best known for the role of Pele in the film, “Saving Private Ryan.”
Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona and football legends go hand in hand. The Argentine professional footballer and manager is considered to be one of the greatest players in history. In fact, he was one of the joint winners of the FIFA Player of the 20th Century award. And, as one of the world’s greatest players, he won many other prestigious awards, including the World Cup, the European Cup, and the World Cup.
